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Indian Experience in Environmental safety Assessment of GM cropsAssessment of GM crops
– lessons learnt and future outlook
Regulatory Frame work
S R RAOPUBLIC
S.R.RAO,Advisor,Department of Biotechnology .
POLICY
Science of risk
assessment
Public concerns
Ministry of Science & TechnologyGovernment of [email protected]
assessment
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Recombinant DNA SafetyIBSC
Indian Regulatory System
EPA Act 1986
Recombinant DNA Safety Guidelines, 1990
Revised guidelines for research
s
1986g
in transgenic plants & guidelines for toxicity and allergenicity evaluation of
transgenic seeds, plants and plant parts 1998M
Rules Standard Operating
Procedures for confined field trials 2008
plant parts, 1998
RC
GM
1989field trials 2008
Guidelines for the conduct of confined field trials of
regulated GE crops 2008
R
Guidelines and protocols for food and feed safety
regulated, GE crops, 2008
assessment of GE crops, 2008GEAC
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Constitution of GEAC ( 31 members)Chairman : Environment and forests
Scientific agencies/institutions 1 CCMB
Regulatory agencies6Director General of Health services
Chairman : Environment and forests Member convener : Environment and forests
1.CCMB2.CSIR 3.ICAR4 DBT
6Director General of Health services7Central pollution control board8Directorate of plant protection9Food safety & standards Authority4.DBT
5.BARC6.ICMR
9Food safety & standards Authority of India
Ministries Independent Members 11Ministries10. Environment & Forests11. Industry12. Agriculture
Independent Members - 1117-20 Universities21-23 CSIR Institutes 24 ICAR Institutes12. Agriculture
13. Commerce14. External affairs15.Health & Family welfare
24 ICAR Institutes 25 Consumer 26 Social science 27 Lawy
16. food processing industry ----------------------------------------------------28-29 Supreme Court - Observers
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VARIOUS GENES/EVENTS OF Bt COTTON UNDER CULTIVATION AND EVALUATION IN INDIA
Approved Events AS PER OLD GUIDLINESMON 531(cry1Ac gene)
CULTIVATION AND EVALUATION IN INDIA
MON 531(cry1Ac gene),
• MON 15985 (cry1Ac & cry2Ab genes),
• GFM Cry 1A (cry1Ab –cry1Ac), y ( y y )
• JK-1 (cry1Ac)
• CICR (cry1Ac)
Events Under Biosafety Evaluation AS NEW GUIDLINESRound-up Ready Flex (RRF) cry1Ac & cry2Ab genes (Event MON15985) & CP4 EPSPS genes (Event MON 88913)) g ( )
WideStrike™ (cry1Ac & cry1F genes) Event 3006-210-23 and Event 281-24-236)
JK Stack cry1Ac (Event 1) and cry1EC (Event 24)JK Stack- cry1Ac (Event -1) and cry1EC (Event-24)
cry1C (Event 9124)
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Post release conditions of Bt cotton approval
Period of validity of approval -three years
Post release conditions of Bt cotton approval
Period of validity of approval three years
To look for the incidence of sucking pests on thesehybrids and carry out artificial screening for CLCVhybrids and carry out artificial screening for CLCVresistance and submit its report to the GEAC. (only fornorth zone)
Planting of refugia (20%) for which each packet ofseeds of the approved varieties should also contain aseeds of the approved varieties should also contain aseparate packet of the seeds of the same non-Bt cottonvariety, which is sufficient for planting in the refugedefined abovedefined above.
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Commercialization of Bt cotton boosted its growth However slow in several key other crops, However slow in several key other crops,
230
Yields of select crops in India, 1991-2008
(Indexed : 1991 yields = 100) CAGR
170
190
210
230 (Indexed : 1991 yields 100) CAGR
4.38%
110
130
1501.40%1.18%0.60%
70
90
1991 1995 1999 2003 2007
0.19%
Source: Ministry of agriculture website : http://dacnet.nic.in/eands/At_Glance_2008/pcrops_new.html
Wheat Rice Pulses Soybeans Sugar cane Cotton
• Wheat, rice, pulses etc. are largely varietal crops (non hybrid)
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Wheat, rice, pulses etc. are largely varietal crops (non hybrid)• No existing business models for private sector work in non -hybrid crops
• Strong R&D, supported by PPP led business models needed to encourage private R&D
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Population of sucking pests, bollworms and natural enemies
Mean number of pests/natural enemies over the season
IPM Non-IPM Insect pest Standard week# Bt MECH-162 Non- Bt MECH-162 CC CC
Sucking pests*
Whiteflies 30-42 0.15ª 0.15ª 0.24b 0.29b
Jassids 30-42 0.07ª 0.07ª 0.14b 1.97c
Thrips 30-42 4.88ª 4.56ª 5.98b 12.62c
Aphids 30-42 3.96ª 3.50ª 20.56b 44.34c
Bollworms**
American bollworm eggs 31-49 0.12ª 0.12ª 0.08b 0.17c
American bollworm larvae 31-49 0.03ª 0.06b 0.05b 0.09c
Spotted bollworm larvae 31-49 0.00ª 0.01ª 0.03b 0.06c
Natural enemies **bGreen lacewign eggs 31-49 0.37ª 0.37ª 0.61b 0.26c
Ladybird beetle adults 31-49 1.33ª 1.23ª 2.06b 0.69c
M ith t l t l tt t i ifi tl diff tMeans with at least one letter common are not significantly different.
# Standard week 30 corresponds to 23-29 July.
8 Number of insects/three leaves, ** Number of insects/plant. Bambawale( 2006)
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Story of Bt brinjal debacle ithi l t f k d fwithin same regulatory framework and for same gene
Bt
Non‐Bt
Non‐Bt
Cash benefit of Rs 64,800 per ha and
Non Bt
Rs 3,000 crore to our nation
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Biosafety evaluation of Bt brinjal - the first food crop
2002‐2004 : Confined field trials to study pollen flowand growth , aggressiveness andweediness Biochemical properties toxicity andweediness, Biochemical properties, toxicity andallergenicity
2004‐2005: Data on the effect of Bt brinjal on soilmicroflora efficacy against FSB , pollen flow andchemical Composition
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Environmental Safety Approach for Bi t h l CBiotechnology Crops
EnvironmentalIntroduced Trait(s) Modified Plant
EnvironmentalSafety
l Ecological impact of the trait(s)– Similarity to proteins or
traits in conventional
l Ecological impact of the plant– Similarity to conventional
varietiestraits in conventional varieties
– Potential non-target toxicity– Potential for resistance
varieties– Potential weediness– Expression profile
Potential ecologicalPotential for resistance– Outcrossing impacts
– Potential ecological impacts
Carefully evaluate the “new” and y
confirm no unintended adverse effects
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Some concerns in public consultationsSome concerns in public consultations for Commercial release of Bt Brinjal
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Resistance development and its management areResistance development and its management areserious concerns
There is a need for a consolidated report onecology, biology genetics and population dynamics
d i l i d l b d l d fand simulation models are to be developed for postrelease risk management
3/06/2010 Hyderabad
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In the context of Section 45 Codex onlocation and conduct of field trials ----It wasconcluded current standards formulated doconcluded current standards formulated donot match global standards
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Rich agri-biodiversity of brinjal should be conserved and
preserved before we permit the extinction of the giftsof thousands of years of naturalevolution and human selection
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Th F lThe Final diagnosis
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Lessons learnt…..
RegulatoryRegulatory Frame work
PUBLIC POLICY
Science of risk
assessmentPublic
concerns
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Strategic risk management requires :For an integrated action :
Id tif i i t l ff t f d ti• Identifying environmental effects of proposed actions•Considering alternatives, including the best practicable environmental option
• Specifying appropriate mitigation measures
To contribute to environmentally sustainable development by:• Anticipating and preventing environmental impacts at source
• Early warning of cumulative effects and global risksE t bli hi f d b d i i l f t i bl d l t• Establishing safeguards based on principles of sustainable development
Achieve environmental protection and sustainable development by:• Consideration of environmental effects of proposed strategic actions Consideration of environmental effects of proposed strategic actions
• Identification of the best practicable environmental option• Early warning of cumulative effects and large-scale changes
T i t t th i t i t t ifi d i i ki bTo integrate the environment into sector-specific decision making by:• Promoting environmentally sound and sustainable proposals
• Changing the way decisions are made
Source: Adapted from Abaza et al [2009] .
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The adoption of a variety of new regulatory approaches andconcepts, decision making processes and educational frames over the lastconcepts, decision making processes and educational frames over the lastthree decades can be interpreted as an attempt to improve socialacceptability of the process of science and technology governance.Based on this comparative However, neither the introduction of non-standard scientific methodologyand precautionary policy, nor participatory decision making, norincreased scientific–technological education are likely to significantly
research, it is argued that models of public acceptance of
controversial science-based increased scientific–technological education are likely to significantlyimprove social acceptance of science and technology governance. Suchreforms may shift the focus of ongoing policy debates, but do not lead toclosure
products must also take into account the state’s ability to
define the range of public debateclosure.
In consequence, more research is needed on the complexl ti hi b t t t t i f ti d
define the range of public debate as a key overall parameter of
public attitude formationrelationship between acceptance, trust, information andparticipation, the implications of non-standard methodology inregulatory decision making, as well as the different interpretationsg y g, pthat stakeholders may give to key regulatory concepts.
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Way forward
Effective regulation is an Effective regulation is an essential component of any
innovation processBiology documents Human resources with skills R l t iRegulatory science Modeling agro-ecosystems Roster and network of ERA
Serious re-evaluation of the existing regulatory framework
in the light of accumulated evidence and experience
experts
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POLICY INTERVENTION–GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Two specific expert groups i.e. M. S. Swaminathan Task Forceon Agriculture Biotechnology and Mashelkar Task Force on
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
on Agriculture Biotechnology and Mashelkar Task Force onRecombinant Pharma constituted by the Ministry ofAgriculture and the Ministry of Environment and Forestsrecommended the establishment of an “autonomous statutoryrecommended the establishment of an autonomous, statutoryand professionally led National Biotechnology RegulatoryAuthority.
Setting up NBRA will require the promulgation of newlegislation, namely the: Biotechnology Regulatory Authority ofIndia Act 2011” or the BRAI ActIndia Act , 2011” or the BRAI Act.Existing mechanisms may continue till a full-fledged body
is created with the required infrastructure and fully functional autonomy.
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METHODOL0GY ADOPTED BY DBT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF BRAIESTABLISHMENT OF BRAI
Step 1
Review of the structure and
governance of other
Review of international
models for the
Review of India’s international obligations Step 1 governance of other
autonomous agencies in India
models for the regulation of
biotechnology
obligations pertinent to the BRAI’s mandate
Step 2Development of a model for the BRAI that addresses:1. Scope of the regulatory mandate of the BRAI2. Structure of the BRAI: programs and operations3. Legal framework and other issues
Step 3Preparation of a preliminary establishment plan for the BRAI.Stakeholder interviews to obtain feedback on the preliminary plan.Preparation of a revised, draft plan incorporating stakeholder feedback.
Step 4
p p p g
Preparation of draft legislation for establishing the BRAI
St 5Step 5 Consultative process with various stakeholders
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PROCESS OF TAKING FORWARD BRAI BILLPROCESS OF TAKING FORWARD BRAI BILL
⌧ Preparation of draft Bill and establishment plan through a consultative process.
⌧ High level advisory committee to review and recommend. ⌧ Placing on the DBT’s websites and advertisements in
leading newspapers for comments.⌧ Consultation with state governments for consensus and ⌧ Consultation with state governments for consensus and
feed back⌧ Six countrywide consultation meetings with various
stakeholders in D lhi Ch i B l H d b d M b i d Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata.
⌧ Special consultation with Media & legal experts.⌧ Finalization of the draft Bill and establishment plan.⌧ Finalization of the draft Bill and establishment plan.⌧ Inter-ministerial consultation ⌧ Roundtable with international regulators
(USA, Canada, Australia, Philippines).⌧ ---- the bill is now ready for introduction in parliament
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KEY FEATURES OF BRAI BILL 2011KEY FEATURES OF BRAI BILL, 2011
The proposed statutory independent regulator that isthe Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI)the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI)would be a nodal agency of the Government of India toensure comprehensive safety assessment oforganisms and products of modern biotechnologyorganisms and products of modern biotechnology.Commercialization of biotechnology products inagriculture and healthcare would be subject to allg jother laws whether Central or State, for the time beingin force and rules and regulations made thereunder.The organizational plan of the Authority also providesThe organizational plan of the Authority also providescollaborative arrangements, co-ordination andmechanisms with other existing regulatory agencies.
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MANDATE AND STRUCTURE OF BRAI
BRAI shall be anindependent autonomous statutory agency toindependent, autonomous, statutory agency toregulate theresearch, transport, import, manufacture and useof organisms and products of biotechnology.of organisms and products of biotechnology.
BRAI shall consist of a Chairperson, two wholetime members and two part time members to beappointed by the Central Government.
The members shall have expertise in the fields ofmolecular biology, healthcare, agriculture andenvironment biotechnologyenvironment biotechnology.
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Elements ofBiotech regulatory
Legislation
R l & d SystemRules & procedures
ISOPs
NotifiedCGuidelines People
NFR
TestingLabs
COMM
Biosafety ReviewProcess
RAST Monitoring
MUN Process T
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MonitoringCellsI
CA
CTU
ATIO U
REMULTIDISCIPLINARY HUMAN RESOURCE
Field sitesON
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ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF BRAI
Chairperson, BRAI and two whole time and two part time
membersInter-Ministerial Governing
BoardBoard
Environment Appraisal Panel
Economic Analysis Unit
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Challenges
Human resource for risk assessmentreview , management and communicationat all levels
State of art Laboratories ( new or Existing )to meet future challenges of technologycomplexities
Continual education and researchresources for regulation
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